How to Use the Hunter MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK
Run secure sales outreach pipelines using OpenAI Agents SDK to find and verify contacts with Hunter.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Hunter MCP to OpenAI Agents SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect Hunter to OpenAI Agents SDK and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Secure Hunter MCP Server discovery for OpenAI
The `search_domain_emails` tool lets your OpenAI Agents SDK instance find corporate Hunter contacts without you writing custom API wrappers. Your OpenAI Agents SDK setup auto-discovers this Hunter endpoint and immediately starts mapping out target accounts. By using `get_domain_email_count` first, your OpenAI Agents SDK system avoids burning Hunter API credits on dry domains. This Hunter MCP integration runs inside an isolated sandbox, keeping your API keys hidden from your OpenAI agent.
Guarded email validation before saving leads
The `verify_email_address` tool acts as a critical gatekeeper in your OpenAI Agents SDK multi-agent MCP workflow. Before any Hunter contact is pushed to your CRM using `create_new_lead`, your OpenAI Agents SDK agent checks deliverability to protect your sender reputation. If the address is invalid, your OpenAI Agents SDK pipeline halts or attempts to find an alternative using `find_person_email`. You trace these Hunter tool calls in real time using the OpenAI Agents SDK developer dashboard.
Automated lead enrichment and CRM updates
The `enrich_email_data` tool retrieves deep contact intelligence that your OpenAI Agents SDK system uses to personalize outbound Hunter messages. Once the OpenAI Agents SDK agent gathers the details, it calls `update_lead_info` to keep your Hunter sales pipeline accurate. When Hunter contacts go cold, your OpenAI Agents SDK invokes `remove_lead` to clean up your lists. You manage these Hunter operations through a single Vinkius connection token, keeping your OpenAI Agents SDK setup simple.
Set up Hunter MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
openai-agentspackage (pip install openai-agents) - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install the SDK
Run
pip install openai-agentsto install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed. - 2
Connect via SSE transport
Use
MCPServerSsewith your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all Hunter tools at runtime. - 3
Create your Agent
Pass the MCP to
Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives Hunter tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically. - 4
Run the agent
Call
Runner.run(agent, prompt)to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate Hunter tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.
import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerSse
async def main():
async with MCPServerSse(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
) as server:
agent = Agent(
name="Hunter Agent",
instructions="You have access to Hunter tools.",
mcp_servers=[server],
)
result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Hunter. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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